| 1914 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers An interlibrary loan of microfilm from the State Historical Society of MO was the source of the below given data. Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers Extracted by: Donna Cooper, Coordinator |
April 9, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Horrible Death: Earl B. Jefferies, a young switchman, was killed by falling under some moving cars, Friday night about 11 o'clock. It's not known just how he met death. He was last seen by the crew he was working with riding on top of a box car. The trainmen were looking for a signal from him and on receiving no sign, went back to see what the trouble was. His dead body was found by the track with his head crushed. It is thought that he fell between the cars and several cars passed over him. The remains were taken to Callaway's undertaking rooms to be cared for. Coroner James King decided an inquest was not necessary. Funereal services were held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday, April 5, at the Baptist church. Rev. W. A. Todd, the pastor, had charge of he service. Interment was made in Wesbay's Cemetery by the grave of his little brother who died a number of years ago. The death of this young man is one of the saddest that has ever occurred in Monett. He was a large fine looking boy, physically perfect, of quiet an retiring disposition, kindly and manly. He lived an exemplary life and was the idol of his parents and sisters. His death is a crushing blow to the family. Earl was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Jeffries and was born November 17, 1889. He was at his death 24 years, 4 months and 6 days old. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, Letha and Lelah. He had worked as switch tender for several years and had recently been promoted to switchman. He was faithful to his duties and well liked by his associates. Monett Times Obituary:
Francis P. Williams Seamster was born June 7, 1861 and died Feb 26, 1914. She was born in Lawrence County and was married to B. Seamster, Aug 8, 1889. To this union was born, four children, 3 girls and one boy, Mrs. Ora Gum, James Seamster, Mrs. Laura Hankins, who died Dec 25, 1913, and Ola Seamster, and besides those she left three brothers and one sister, George B. and John Williams of Fairview, James Williams of Peirce [Pierce] City and Mrs. Clara Hutsell of Granby, Mrs. Seamster's death was sudden and quite a shock to her many friends. The funeral services were held at Mt. Olive church in the presence of a large congregation of her friends and neighbors who held her in highest esteem. She was converted at the age of 17 years at Peirce [Pierce] City and was a charter member of Mt. Olive Church. She won her way to the hearts of the people by her devotions that is characteristic of the true child of God. She was always ready to help the distressed or needy. The church has lost a good member, the community a good neighbor, the children a kind mother, husband and good companion. May the all seeing Eye ever watch over, guard and protect her loved ones until they gather in the green fields of God's love, where the blessings shall be as the dew upon mown grass and the rainbow will give her color so birth and clear that we never will fear death or sorrow but will be caught with wonder and amazement of God's wondrous love. Sad Death:
Lloyd Earle Lowe, aged two years, was killed Sunday, March 22, at the home of his parents, two miles south of Sarcoxie, by the accidental discharge of a shotgun, which had been standing in the corner of her room in which the accident happened, and which was dislodged by another child playing on the floor in the same room. The entire charge from one barrel of the gun entered the child's head, killing it instantly. This is another case of "didn't know it was loaded" as the father of the little one said he had not handled the gun for months, and suppose it to be empty. Parents and other grownups cannot be too careful about leaving firearms laying around loose where there are small children. Neosho Miner and Mechanic |
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